Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Perennial
Tender Perennial
Origin
Eastern Europe
South America, Brazil
Habitat
Terrestrial
Canyons, gardens, Grassland, Rainforest, Shaded sites
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
8-13
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H2, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow, Lavender, Blue Violet
White, Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Sea Green
Green, Light Yellow, Ivory
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Sea Green
Dark Green, Light Yellow, Ivory
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Sea Green
Dark Green, Light Yellow, Ivory
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Palmate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Late Spring, Summer, Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, Seedlings
Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering, Reduce watering in winter, Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads, Shape and thin as needed
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize before watering, fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Mites, Red blotch, Scale, Thripes, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Birds
Allergy
Skin irritation
-
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Part of Plant Used
-
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Animal Feed, Culinary use, Used as Biofuel, Used in making beverages
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Edging, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Feature Plant, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
IRIS pumila
MANIHOT esculenta 'Variegata'
Common Name
Dwarf Iris
Variegated Cassava, Variegated Tapioca
In Hindi
Dwarf Iris
Variegated Cassava
In German
Zwergiris
Verändertes Cassava
In French
Dwarf Iris
panaché manioc
In Spanish
Enano Iris
abigarrado Yuca
In Greek
νάνος Ίρις
Κυμαίνεται Cassava
In Portuguese
Dwarf Iris
variegated de mandioca
In Polish
Dwarf Iris
Kolorowy Maniok
In Latin
Iris Dwarf
variegated Cassava
Order
Liliales
Malpighiales
Family
Iridaceae
Euphorbiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Iridoideae
Crotonoideae
Season and Care of Dwarf Iris and Variegated Cassava
Season and care of Dwarf Iris and Variegated Cassava is important to know. While considering everything about Dwarf Iris and Variegated Cassava Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dwarf Iris season is Spring and Summer and Variegated Cassava season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Dwarf Iris is Loam, Sand and for Variegated Cassava is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Dwarf Iris is Neutral and for Variegated Cassava is Acidic, Neutral.
Dwarf Iris and Variegated Cassava Physical Information
Dwarf Iris and Variegated Cassava physical information is very important for comparison. Dwarf Iris height is 10.20 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Variegated Cassava height is 240.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Dwarf Iris and Variegated Cassava are as follows:
Dwarf Iris flower color: Yellow, Lavender and Blue Violet
Dwarf Iris leaf color: Green and Sea Green
Variegated Cassava flower color: White and Red
- Variegated Cassava leaf color: Green, Light Yellow and Ivory
Care of Dwarf Iris and Variegated Cassava
Care of Dwarf Iris and Variegated Cassava include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dwarf Iris pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Variegated Cassava pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads and Shape and thin as needed. In summer Dwarf Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Variegated Cassava needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.